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LA HB1201

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/31/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Illg

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Governor's salary changes from fixed $130,000 to 35% of the average salary of public postsecondary education system presidents for the fiscal year prior to taking office

  • Other statewide elected officials' salary changes from fixed $115,000 to 30% of the average salary of public postsecondary education system presidents, plus new monthly allowances of $2,500 for housing and $1,000 for a vehicle

  • Legislators may receive per diem compensation (at GSA rates for Baton Rouge) for up to 10 additional days per month when engaged in official legislative business outside of session attendance

  • Legislators may receive mileage reimbursement for up to 10 days per month during interim periods for official legislative activities, requiring voucher approval from presiding officers

  • Effective date: January 10, 2028 at noon

Legislative Description

Provides with respect to the compensation of statewide elected officials and legislators (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)

ELECTED OFFICIALS/COMP

Last Action

Read by title, ordered engrossed, recommitted to the Committee on Appropriations.

4/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/27/2026
House and Governmental Affairs4/1/2026

Full Bill Text

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